Bolivar, WV Demographics

A map of Bolivar's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	995	870	81.9%	84.0%
Hispanic	89	33	7.3%	3.2%
Multiracial	80	64	6.6%	6.2%
Black	47	52	3.9%	5.0%
Native American/Other	4	9	0.3%	0.9%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.8%

Bolivar, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,215, a large increase from the 1,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bolivar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bolivar has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bolivar, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bolivar is ranked the 128th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bolivar was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bolivar's White Population

995 residents of Bolivar, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bolivar is lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Bolivar ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's White population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Bolivar's population has decreased from 84.0% to 81.9%.

Bolivar is more White than neighboring Sandy Hook (74.5% White). Bolivar is less White than neighboring Harpers Ferry (96.3% White), Dargan (100% White), and Garretts Mill (100% White).

Bolivar's Black Population

47 residents of Bolivar, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bolivar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Bolivar ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Bolivar's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Bolivar is more Black than neighboring Harpers Ferry (1.1% Black), Sandy Hook (0% Black), Dargan (0% Black), Garretts Mill (0% Black), and Yarrowsburg (0% Black).

Bolivar's Asian Population

0 residents of Bolivar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bolivar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Bolivar ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bolivar's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Bolivar is less Asian than neighboring Harpers Ferry (1.1% Asian).

Bolivar's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Bolivar, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bolivar is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Bolivar ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 169.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bolivar's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.3%.

Bolivar is more Hispanic than neighboring Harpers Ferry (0.6% Hispanic), Dargan (0% Hispanic), Garretts Mill (0% Hispanic), and Yarrowsburg (0% Hispanic). Bolivar is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandy Hook (22.4% Hispanic).

Bolivar's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Bolivar, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bolivar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bolivar ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bolivar's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Bolivar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harpers Ferry (0% Native American/Other), Sandy Hook (0% Native American/Other), Dargan (0% Native American/Other), Garretts Mill (0% Native American/Other), and Yarrowsburg (0% Native American/Other).

Bolivar's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Bolivar, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bolivar is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bolivar ranks 49th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bolivar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Bolivar is more Multiracial than neighboring Harpers Ferry (0.9% Multiracial), Sandy Hook (3% Multiracial), Dargan (0% Multiracial), and Garretts Mill (0% Multiracial). Bolivar is less Multiracial than neighboring Yarrowsburg (18.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.